Having a diverse range of good bacteria in the microbiome is needed for good gut health, Prof Spector notes. But how do you know what shape your microbes are in? There are some simple ways to check.

Scientists and entrepreneurs have big goals for tiny organisms, from feeding people in war zones to curbing climate impacts.

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it ...

“They can wipe out a lot of the good bacteria that are in the gut.” Antibiotics can also cause villi, the little finger-like projections in the intestines that move things along, to lie ...

Proton-pump inhibitors like pantoprazole are often used in people after surgical treatment for esophageal cancer. They reduce ...

Disinfecting refers to the process of killing germs, wiping out both good and bad microbes. Even in healthcare and other scenarios that would benefit from disinfecting, better alternatives to QACs ...

A new study from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) shows that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with future development of food sensitivities and ...